Battle of Words

Many learners feel confused about “sit” and “sat.” These two words look similar and come from the same verb, so it is easy to mix them up. You…

Many learners feel confused when they see “struck” and “stricken.” Both come from the same verb “strike,” so they look related. But they are…

Many learners feel confused when they see words like “set” and “setted.” English verbs often change form in the past, so it feels natural to…

Many learners feel confused when they see put and putted. Both words look similar, and both seem to be past forms. So which one is correct?…

Many learners feel confused when they see the words “split” and “splitted.” Both look correct, and both seem to come from the same base word:…

Many learners feel confused about “shoot” and “shot.” They look very similar, and both come from the same verb.  But they are not used in…

Many learners feel confused when they see the words “burst” and “bursted.” They look very similar, and both seem like they could be…

Many learners feel confused when they see “sewed” and “sewn.” Both words come from the verb “sew,” which means to join cloth or fabric using a…

Many learners feel confused about “grew” and “grown.” They both come from the same verb “grow,” and both talk about change over time. Because…

Many learners feel confused about “woke” and “woken.” Both words come from the verb “wake,” but they are used in different ways.  The…